Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks. For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...
Henco Venter – “Without them, you’d never be”
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Glasgow’s Henco Venter it was never a case of if he would play professional rugby – just a matter of when. Born in Bloemfontein, the 6ft 4in flanker played his youth rugby for...
Meet Daniel Kasende – A player with a real tale to tell
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDaniel Kasende is a man who has a back story with a difference and a real awareness of the people who have played a key part in his rugby journey. The Ospreys winger was born in Kinshasa, the...
Junior Bok squad named for Georgian tour
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA squad of 30 players will depart to Georgia on Sunday as the Junior Springboks kick off their 2025 season with a short tour, which features three matches and forms an integral part of the national Under-20...
Challenge Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets score six to surge past RC Vannes and secure knockout rugby After nailing down the bonus point in the first half thanks to two tries from Josh Macleod and one each from Blair...
Cardiff make nine changes for Perpignan trip
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRegan Grace will make his senior debut for Cardiff as the Blue & Blacks make nine changes for their European Challenge Cup clash with Perpignan on Saturday (1pm KO GMT). The rugby league convert...
Cheetahs touring squad for Challenge Cup named
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will travel to Amsterdam for Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup to host Zebre Parma at the NRCA Stadium. The game in Nederland kicks off at 14:00 (15:00 SA time) on Sunday, 12 December. From...
A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
Player pool announced as USA round out 2024 in Europe
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe USA Men’s Eagles will complete a nine-test match 2024 this November in Europe, traveling overseas to compete against Portugal, Tonga and Spain. Head Coach Scott Lawrence and staff have selected...
